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Bob Harper’s Jumpstart to Skinny

Bob Harper is an authority on all things weight loss. Now he’s applying his know-how with a fast and safe plan that he claims can help you to lose up to 20 pounds in 3 weeks. Take the guesswork out of your weight loss and jumpstart yourself skinny!

Bob Harper has been helping people get healthy and reach their goal weight on The Biggest Loser with a focus on long-term, steady weight loss. His new book, Jumpstart to Skinny: The Simple 3-Week Plan for Supercharged Weight Loss, compiles his most effective tips to drop extra pounds fast. This short-term plan is ideal to help you get ready for your next wedding, reunion or vacation. Follow these guidelines to help you lose up to 20 pounds in three weeks.

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Below are the rules of Bob Harper’s Jumpstart to Skinny Plan. Follow these rules every day for three weeks. You never have to eat the same thing twice if you don’t want to – as long as you follow the basic rules, this diet’s options are endless.

Drink Coffee

Bob Harper’s Jumpstart Plan starts immediately when you wake up. Coffee revs your metabolism to help you burn more calories. Studies show coffee is also an effective appetite suppressant. Make sure you choose regular coffee instead of decaf; the caffeine helps with energy and performance. Have coffee up to three times a day.

TakeFish Oil With Every Meal

Bob Harper recommends having 1,000mg of fish oil with every meal. Not only is fish oil full of heart healthy omega-3s, it helps to prevent inflammation and restore your body – which aids with post-exercise muscle soreness. Take fish oil every day to prevent the muscle aches that often follow a rigorous workout.

The 40-40-20 Rule

Your plate should always be comprised of 40% healthy carbs, 40% lean protein and 20% healthy fats. Over the years, Bob has experimented with many various proportions and found that this is the ratio that works best to lose weight and provide vital nutrients. The protein revs up metabolism and builds muscle. In addition to fueling your energy, the carbs are packed with fiber to keep you fuller for longer. While people often mistakenly think all fats slow down weight loss, healthy fats are essential to keeping your body’s cells healthy.

No Complex Carbs After Breakfast

Early in the morning is the only time of day you’re allowed complex carbohydrates, so feel free to have whole grain breads, grains or even pasta. You’ll need these carbs early in the day for fuel, and you’ll burn through them by the end of the day. After breakfast, cut out complex carbs to accelerate your weight loss.

Hydrate!

With every meal, starting at breakfast, have at least 16 ounces of water. This is double what Bob normally recommends, but this diet is supercharged! It’ll keep you hydrated all day long and help you shed excess water weight by flushing out your system.